Franciscan Renewal Center

Here at the Franciscan Renewal Center, we offer individual private retreats with or without spiritual direction.  A private retreat provides an opportunity to get away from hectic daily life to seek solitude for rest, renewal and prayer.  Choosing to include a spiritual direction session with your private time can enrich the experience.  A private retreat is a sacred time away in a place of serenity to allow everyday stresses to drift away.

What is available for you?

• Daily Eucharist
• Private room with bath
• Delicious meals
• Two chapels
• Healing garden
• 26 acres of desert walking paths
• Pool and whirlpool
• Spiritual direction (encouraged to be arranged at least 2 weeks before your stay)

There is no set schedule.  It is up to you to use this time for prayer, rest or whatever is needed to rest and renew.

What is a directed retreat?

A directed retreat includes a spiritual director.  Spiritual direction is available upon request during your private retreat to provide you with a path to follow while you are here.  Our spiritual directors include lay men and women, priests and religious with experience and training in different styles of direction.  Our suggested fee for spiritual direction is $60 per visit.

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Private Retreat Costs

Please note: All cancellations must be received 7 days before the confirmed date, or there will be a charge of one-half of the amount of the full charge.